PICTURES: Maine Explosion Leaves Debris After Blast

A propane gasoline explosion leveled a facility for disabled people in Farmington, Maine, on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, leaving debris scattered across the area. The blast happened at about 8:30 a.m. after someone smelled gas at Leap Inc. A firefighter died responding to the scene and at least six others were injured.

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A smoke cloud rises over an explosion at the LEAP administrative building in Farmington, Maine, on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019.
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A firefighter heads toward the scene of an explosion at the LEAP administrative building in Farmington, Maine, on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019.
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A street near the LEAP administrative building in Farmington, Maine, is packed with first responders after an explosion on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019.
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Farmington resident Jennifer Damon was in her home at the time of the Sept. 16, 2019 explosion. Her shed door was damaged during the blast.
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A piece of glass punctured the Farmington resident's wall.
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Windows of Damon's home were shattered in the explosion.
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